Foz do Iguaçu
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Foz do Iguaçu is a city in the Brazilian state of Paraná, located at the Triple Frontier of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. It is a major tourism hub and the main gateway to the famous Iguazu Falls and the Itaipu Dam.
Flag Description: The flag features a dark green field divided by white saltire and cross bands radiating from the center in eight directions (resembling the Union Jack layout). In the center of the flag is a large white rectangle containing the coat of arms of Foz do Iguaçu. The coat of arms features a mural crown, a shield divided horizontally showing local landmarks including bridges, borders, the Iguazu Falls, and the Itaipu Dam, accompanied by scrolls with the texts 'FOZ DO IGUAÇU', 'PARANÁ', 'BRASIL', and the date '10 DE JUNHO DE 1914'.
Symbolism: The green color symbolizes the lush vegetation and natural wealth of the region. The white bands radiating from the center represent the expansion of municipal power and community unity. The central coat of arms depicts key geographical and historical landmarks of the city, including the Iguazu Falls, the Itaipu Hydroelectric Plant, international bridges, and the border landmark obelisk.
Flag Description: The flag features a dark green field divided by white saltire and cross bands radiating from the center in eight directions (resembling the Union Jack layout). In the center of the flag is a large white rectangle containing the coat of arms of Foz do Iguaçu. The coat of arms features a mural crown, a shield divided horizontally showing local landmarks including bridges, borders, the Iguazu Falls, and the Itaipu Dam, accompanied by scrolls with the texts 'FOZ DO IGUAÇU', 'PARANÁ', 'BRASIL', and the date '10 DE JUNHO DE 1914'.
Symbolism: The green color symbolizes the lush vegetation and natural wealth of the region. The white bands radiating from the center represent the expansion of municipal power and community unity. The central coat of arms depicts key geographical and historical landmarks of the city, including the Iguazu Falls, the Itaipu Hydroelectric Plant, international bridges, and the border landmark obelisk.
Statistics
Area
617.70 km²
Population
285,415